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stir-crazy

[stur-krey-zee] / ˈstɜrˌkreɪ zi /
ADJECTIVE
uneasy from confinement
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“Everyone had this bit of a stir-crazy cabin-fever vibe going.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Sep. 28, 2025

When I was getting too stir-crazy, I would try to let Hank’s optimism shine through.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 9, 2022

Mr. Goldsmith, 34, came to podcasting after prodding from a friend, hoping that it would make him feel less stir-crazy during the pandemic lockdowns.

From New York Times • Jul. 27, 2022

But now, as the pandemic drags on, “The Lincoln Highway” is a bracing, heroic adventure for stir-crazy, digitally burned-out readers.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 24, 2021

I was going stir-crazy, especially after my father dropping that bomb on me.

From "All American Boys" by Jason Reynolds